I am signed up to run the Big Butts 50K on July 26 in Jackson, Mississippi.  It promises to be a grueling race.  Hot.  Hot.  Hot.

To prepare for this race, I am pushing my morning runs to later in the day~trying to acclimate to the warmer temps.  Today was supposed to be a long run.  20 miles.  I was 7 miles short of my goal.  Rats.

It was a toasty day in Mississippi today.  Perfect!  Or so I thought.  There was not a cloud in the sky.  Really pretty weather!  I set off between 9:30-10:00 am.  I figured it would take me around 4 hours to complete my run.

I ran 2 hours and 31 minutes today.  My back blistered.  I got dizzy.  I quit sweating. I overheated.  This was bad.  I was drinking everything I had.  It was just no good.  I had to call MFH (My Favorite Husband) to come and get me.  Boo.

It is really sad to be so close to completing a run and yet know that enough is enough.

Next week, look out!  I will do this!!!